Santa Catalina Island Fishing Forecast

33.3428° N, 118.554° W

Fishing conditions for Santa Catalina Island

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sunrise 06:00
sunset 20:00

Biting score

91%
Great biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, July 23
9:50 PM

CloudyNight1
21° FEELS LIKE18°
wind
3.5 m/s GUSTS5.25 m/s
101.1 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
82%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
4%
visibility
24km
moon rise
15:40AM
moon
moonNew
  • Santa Catalina Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Santa Catalina Island, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Catalina Island.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 70°F (21°C) . Sunrise today: 06:00 AM, sunset: 08:00 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 3:40 PM and moonset at 12:54 AM.

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  • Santa Catalina Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Santa Catalina Island, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak), and Today (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Catalina Island.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 70°F (21°C) . Sunrise today: 06:00 AM, sunset: 08:00 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 3:40 PM and moonset at 12:54 AM.

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About this spot

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles from the Los Angeles coast, is one of Southern California's most celebrated fishing destinations, where the pristine kelp forests, rocky reefs, and deep-water drop-offs of this Channel Island support world-class yellowtail, white seabass, calico bass, and rockfish fishing that has attracted Southern California anglers for over a century. Spot Features: Santa Catalina Island is the most visited of the Channel Islands, located 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California, with the diverse marine habitat of its kelp forests, rocky reefs, sandy coves, and deep-water drop-offs supporting world-class yellowtail, white seabass, calico bass, rockfish, and bonito fishing in one of Southern California's most iconic destinations. Seasonality: Yellowtail and white seabass are the primary targets at Santa Catalina Island, California, year-round, with yellowtail most abundant from spring through fall and white seabass best in spring. Calico bass (kelp bass) are year-round kelp bed fish. Rockfish are year-round bottom species. Bonito are warm-season schooling fish.
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